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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 382 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 4.3L (INTRODUCTION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIGNITION COIL(S) REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  2. Remove the ignition coil wire from the ignition coil and distributor cap.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Ignition Coil Wire Harness
    GM387772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    • Ignition coil (1)
    • Ignition coil driver (2)
    4. Fig 2: Ignition Coil, Ignition Coil Driver, Ground Nut/Cable & Generator Electrical Connectors
    GM782177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the accelerator cable slug from the throttle lever.
  5. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle lever.
  6. Remove the accelerator cable from the engine bracket.
  7. Remove the cruise control cable from the engine bracket.
  8. Remove the accelerator control cable bracket nuts.
  9. Remove the accelerator control cable bracket with cables attached, from the throttle body.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Accelerator Control Cable Bracket
    GM398030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Position and secure the bracket and cables out of the way.
  11. Remove the accelerator cable bracket nuts and stud.
  12. Remove the accelerator cable bracket.
    13. Fig 4: View Of Accelerator Cable Bracket
    GM398027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the ignition coil bracket studs.
  14. Remove the ignition coil and bracket.
    15. Fig 5: View Of Ignition Coil, Bracket & Studs
    GM31466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the ignition coil bolts/nuts.
  16. Remove the ignition coil from the brackets.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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